VertexMast 30 Vertical Mast Aerial Lift
One person. Narrow aisle. Twenty-nine feet up.
Single-person vertical mast aerial lift. 29-foot platform height, 27-inch width, fits narrow warehouse aisles and occupied facilities.
- 29 ft maximum platform height (35 ft working height)
- 300 lb single-person capacity
- 27-inch overall width — narrow aisle and tight space access
- Three-section telescoping aluminum mast
- 45-second full-height extension
- Counterbalanced outriggers — 5 × 5 ft footprint
- 24V DC electric — zero emissions, quiet operation
- Full-surround platform cage with self-closing gate
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| Weight | 1,850 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Mast Type | 3-section telescoping aluminum |
| Drive System | 24V DC electric |
| Overall Width | 27 inches (retracted) |
| Platform Size | 24" × 36" |
| Working Height | 35 ft |
| Platform Height | 29 ft |
| Platform Capacity | 300 lbs |
| Outrigger Footprint | 60" × 60" |
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See this class of lift in action. The video below shows installation, real-world operation, and the kind of shop this lift belongs in.
Aerial work platforms (man lifts) use an electric-hydraulic or electric-mechanical scissor or mast system to raise an operator and their tools to height. All ground and platform controls are designed for one-person operation.
Ground Controls
All functions — drive, steer, and lift — are available from the ground control panel at the base of the unit. Use ground controls for initial positioning and for emergency lowering. Ground controls override platform controls when the key switch is set to "ground" mode.
Platform Controls
A control box mounted on the platform guard rail operates drive, steering, and lift from elevated position. The deadman switch (hold-to-run) on the lift/lower lever must be held continuously — releasing it stops all motion immediately.
Outrigger Deployment
Before raising above a defined height (typically 6 feet), the outriggers must be deployed and load indicators must confirm level ground contact. The lift will not raise above the outrigger threshold if any outrigger shows inadequate ground contact.
Emergency Lower
A manual hydraulic pump or gravity-controlled valve at the base of the unit lowers the platform in the event of power failure. The emergency lower valve is clearly labeled and accessible without tools. Familiarize all operators with its location before first use.
⚙️ Deadman / Hold-to-Run
All platform motion controls require continuous hold-to-run activation. Releasing the control lever stops all motion immediately. The deadman system means a worker losing consciousness or balance halts the machine automatically.
🔒 Tilt Interlock
An electronic inclinometer prevents lift operation beyond the rated slope. If the machine is on a slope exceeding the interlock threshold, the lift function is disabled until the machine is moved to level ground.
📏 Outrigger Interlock
The lift cannot raise above a set height until all outriggers show positive ground contact. Even a single outrigger without firm contact blocks elevation above the interlock threshold — preventing tip-over on soft or uneven ground.
🛡️ Platform Fall Protection
Full-perimeter guardrail system with mid-rail meets OSHA 1910.29 and ANSI/SAIA A92.20 requirements. A self-closing entry gate prevents the operator from exiting the platform at height. D-ring anchor points are rated for fall arrest attachment.
How does this compare?
Mast lifts are the answer when scissors won't fit and booms are overkill. A narrow scissor might be 36-48 inches wide; this mast lift is 27 inches. For facilities with 36-inch or narrower aisles between racking, mast lifts are the only powered aerial option. The tradeoff: single occupant, smaller platform, no horizontal travel at height.